Jasper County Democrat, Volume 16, Number 104, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 April 1914 — Page 8

COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS

PINE GROVE. Mrs. Lizzie Cooper was a Kniman caller Wednesday. Oreola Torbet called on Grace Price Monday morning. Ira Daniels took dinner with Elmer Shroyer Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Britt were Rensselaer goers Friday. Willie Jordan hauled corn from the Hollingsworth place Tuesday. Mr. and J Mrs. Andy Ropp took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Gramouth Sunday. Creola Torbet called oil Mrs. Harry Gifford and Mrs. John Dale Wednesday morning. r Mrs. Sarah McCleary and son, Everett, spent Sunday .with Bluford Torbet and family. Mrs. James Torbet and daughter, Mrs. John Dale, were shopping Sn Rensselaer Tuesday. ' Mrs. Ohas Shroyer and Mrs. Thomas Forgey spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Torbet and family. Mir. and Mrs. Vern Odle and baby spent Sunday with their cousin, Roy Donnelly and wife, of north of Aix.

Leighton Gifford and Zela Wiseman spnet Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. 'and Mrs. James Wiseman, of Virgie. The infant babe of Mr, and Mrs. Ad Shook died Thursday morning, after a short illness. Burial was made in Smith cemetery. Our assessor, Charles Reed, is in the neighborhood this week and is telling all the people good-bye, because it will be hi® last term. The miscellaneous shower given at James Torbet’s Wednesday night, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Forgey, was very Well attended, there being about forty present. They received many useful presents and also some “April fools.’’ Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served, games were played, and plenty of music. All departed at a late hour, wishing them much success and happiness through life. They will take their departure for their future home in Logansport Wedensday. All reported a fine time.

When run down with ki,.. .. trouble, backache, rheumatism or bladder weakness, turn quickly for help to Foley Kidney Pills. You cannot take them into your system without having good results. (’has. N. Fox, liimrod, N. Y., says: “Foley Kidney Pills have done me more good than $150.00 worth of medicine.’’ They give you good results. —A. F. LONG.

TEFFT. Revival meetings closed here Tuesday evening with thirteen conversions. . There has been no school in the primary room for the past, week on

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account of the absence of Miss Grace Poole. Miss Grace Poole was called home last Sunday on account of her brother's illness. He is very low with cerebro-spinal meningitis. 'Mrs. George Sands will return home April ft, 7c, n :Td; ago. where she has been taking medical treatments for the'past two months. There has not been any Civic League meetings for the past two weeks on account of' revivals, hut they will now continue. The subject for discussion Friday, April 3, was "Battleships;’’ for the following Friday evening a general discussion on the “New Constitution or Indiana.”

Why It Suits Particular People. Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound is prompt and effective for coughs, colds, croup hoarseness, bronchial coughs and throat troubles. Thomas Vernon, Hancock, Mich., writes: “Foley's Honey and Tar quickly relieves tickling throat and stops the cough with no bad effect.” It contains no opiates and is pure. That’s why it suits particular people.— A. F. LONG.

POSSUM RUN. Mrs. James Britt was on the sick list Sunday. Several from this vicinity were Gifford callers Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pollock were Rensselaer callers Monday. Mrs. Hurley and Mrs. Merrill were Rensselaer callers Tuesday. Ed Spurgeon helped Greeley Comer make fence posts this Week. Ray Antincliff commenced working tor Fjverett Myers Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Marion spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Beaver. lassie and Wayne Comer spent Saturday night with Mrs. Bunday. ( barley Campbell s]>ent a few davs with Mr. and Mrs. John Price. Mrs. Greeley Comer called on Mrs George Davisson Thursday morning. Jasper Cover and family took dinner Sunday with his sister, Mrs Wilco*.

Mr. and Mrs. Marion and son, Estel, were Rensselaer callers Saturday. Charley Broil hard and family were guests of E. A. Merrill and wife Sunday. John and Lloyd Swartz spent Sunday morning with Jimmie, Harrv and Frank Britt. < Mr ; and Mrs. Dick Caldwell -are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. James Pierson. Anson Hiltop and family, of near kniman, spent. Sunday with W. M. Openehain and family.. Mr. and Mrs. James Davis are spending the week with Mr. and Mrs Iho 111 as Parker and family. _ A!r;: - Hurley and son. John, spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. 1 homas Parker and family. Mrs. Everett Myers and daughter, Maggie, spent Monday with Mrs. 1 tionias Parker and daughters. .Miss Orptia Parker returned home • undav evening after a eounle of weeks with Mr. and Mrs. James Davus. c T,le - ,ianr<> at John McCurtain’s •> at unlay evening was well attended 'ml all reported a jolly time. Have another one, John. Mr. and Mrs. G.reeley Comer and children, Mr and Mrs. Ed' Spurteon Mr. and Mrs. Alex Long, Mrs. Bunday and Mrs. Pettit, were delightfully entertained Sundav bv Mr and Mrs. Harry Ilibbs. in their' new home.

hVlial'le—Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. « . ■lust 1)0 sure that you buy Kotov’s iiouo' and Tar Compound—it is reliable medicine Lor oomihs. colds croup, whooping coughs. bronchia! and laerippo coughs, which are weakening. to the system, it also wives prompt find definite results for horiirseiicss. tickling throat and stuffy wheezy breathing.—A. F. LONG

McCOYSBURG.. .'liss Ethel Ferguson is on the sicg. list this week. ■'li. and Mrs. Wilson oxpopt to move in their new home this week Mabel, the little daughter of Mr and Mrs. Grant Lutz, is sick this week. The church services at McCovsniirg will begin at 7:30 hereafter instead of 7 o’clock. The Cochran boys buzzed wood tor Mill Johnson and son-in-law. Grant Lutz, Tuesday. The Sunday schools will give an Faster program at McCoyshurg Sunday evening, April 12. The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs am’ 1 McDonald Tuesday afternoon All reported a good time

LEE. S. M. Jacks and family spent Sunday at C. A. Lefler’s. W. Wellender and.family spent Sunday at Elzi& Miller's. Lorn, Sunday, March 29 to Mr and Mrs. Walter Gilmore, a son. Wayne Smith and Glenn Culp spent Sunday with Harley Clark. The Ladies’ Aid met at Mrs C A. Holeman’s Wednesday afternoon! Mrs. Gifford Marr’s is doing sewing this week for Mrs. Joseph Clark. Mrs. Etphriam Gilmore is improving from her recent attack of rheumatism. . Rollin Stewart and wife and babv

were here during the past week visiting relatives. Bert Lewis is sick with mumps at Orval Ditchings’, Were he has been working. 1 G. A. Jacks and wife spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Otterburg, in Rensselaer. T. R. Clark and wife spent Saturday with her mother, Mrs. Myers, of near Francesville. Mrs. Mattie Tyner, of Monon, and daughter. Ona, and little son, visited Tuesday here with O. A. Jacks and family. The young people met at the home of C. A. Letter Wednesday evening, and spent the evening very pleasantly with Miss Irene Gray, the teacher who has been hoarding there all winter. Her school closes Saturday.

Give Comfort to Stout Persons. A good wholesome catharthic that has a stimulating effect on the stomach, liver and bowels is Foley Cathartic Tablets. Thoroughly cleansing in action, they keep you regular with no griping and no unpleasant after effects. They remove that gassy distended feeling so uncomfortable to stout persons.—A F LONG.

KNIMAN. Some of the farmers are thinking of sowing oats. The Ladies’ Aid met at Mrs. Alexander's Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. David Peer spent Sunday with their son, Dave. Ancel Hilton and family visited friends over by Laura Sunday. Ross Moore and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Newt Williams. Edgar Nicholson and family and sister, Miss Flaudie, were Rensselaer goers Friday. Mrs. Robart went to Chicago Saturday evening to spend a few days with her husband! W. A. Lake went to Rensselaer Monday as a delegate to the republican county convention. Mr. and Mrs. Brown and son, Harry, went to Rensselaer Monday to attend Mrs. Brown's brother’s funeral, Joel F. Spriggs. Protracted meeting began Thursda* night at Kniman M. E. church. There is also an evangelist singer to help Rev. Morris. Everybody come.

COLFAX TP. NEWTON CO. Ben Geesa and wife were Mt Ayr goers Wednesday. Dan Guthrie and wife ate Sunday dinner with Carl Woo,ton. Carl Wooton and wife spent Tuesday evening with Sam Butts’. Mrs. C. Williams and Mary Elijah called on Mrs. Wooton Sunday, Frank Elijah and children and \\ alter Wooten were Brook visitors Sunday. ' /■' Mrs. McComb's nephew. Mr. Langlvart. of Kehtucky, is visiting her this week. Bert Sullivan had a dance Saturday night. A small crowd, but all enjoyed themselves. Mr. Geesa is some better at this writing, and Mrs. Guildenzopf is improving somewhat also. -Mr. and Mrs John Wild rick returned home Sunday from a week’s visit with their daughter, Mrs. Chariey Knapp, at Laporte.

Spring Laxative and Blood ( lean-er. ' f lush out the accumulated vast" and poisons of the winter monc s' cleans your stomach, liver and kid-ik-vs of all impurities. Tak< Hr King’s New Life Pills : nothing u-t----tm for purifying the biopd. M.i.id r.on-gripiusr laxative. Cures ,m- ---- tination : makes you feel fin* ■• ' v no other. 25c. Recommended A F. LONG '

LAURA. Zack Kerns was a Wheat held v. .> r Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Braddock visit'd her folks Sunday. Spring is here and people are getting busy sowing oats. -M r. Cam be called on 0. p, jtrad1' Saturday forenoon- on business. \ 'ola arid Myrthe Kerns tool; diii-n-r With Flossie Cavinder Sundaw 0 /f ar Gordon and family call-d ( ■ Braddock's Sunday evening, • ■ Elmer Gam be and Firman Pet tet iS Sunday. Pajd. Lemuel and Myrtle Stockdsv « S Sf d '°‘ P ' « rad( locks Sun- (| a\ afternoon. Mrs James Cavinder’s sister and «umly, of ~„i cago are vlsit s n " S ai. this writing. A Ug. Breitenbauh and O. P. Braddock were at Rensselaer Monday Spriggs. ten<led the funeral of ■'"••l

Presentation of evidence was completed in New York in the governments suit for the dissolution of tkp United States Steel corporation under the Sherman law. Counsel for both sides will prepare briefs and arguments will be heard in the federal court at Philadelphia In the fall. * • • The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research at New’ York announced that John D. Rockefeller had added $1,000,000 to the general endowment fund of the institution, to be devoted to the study of animal diseases, and that James J. Hill had pledged $50,000 to be used specifically for the Investigation of hog cholera. , 1 * * • i With few exceptions every coal mine in Ohio was closed down for an Indefinite period at the close, of work. Coal operators estimate that 50.000 miners are thrown out of employment * * * Officials of the Toledo Railway & Light company report that the patrons of their lines are becoming “conscience stricken” and that approximately 80 per cent of the passengers are paying five-cent fares. ' , ,

BIG CORN CONTEST The Bowker Fertilizer Company Has arranged for a mammoth Corn Contest, embracing the states of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, in which they will make 10 Awards of sloo°° each Write or call on any of the following local agents for particulars and rules of contest: Leo. Kolhoff, Rensselaer Ralph Lewis, Francesville A. J. Fleming, Rensselaer C. R. Hight, Wheatfield E. F. Pullins, Rensselaer Frank Rowe, Medaryville W. M. Wortley, Rensselaer A. E. Zook, Gifford Chas. Rowen, Parr J. C. Bass, Tefft Dennis Marquie, Remington W. S. Bussell, McCoysburg J. W. Farris and Luther Brunton, Mt. Ayr BOWKERS FERTILIZING COMPANY CINCINNATI, OHIO. Ti . i' >; . -• r ' Chas. Said la, General Agent.

SUMMARY OF THE WORLD'S EVENTS

IMPORTANT NEWS BOILED DOWN TO LA3T ANALYSIS. ARRANGED FOR BUSY READERS Brief Notes Covering Happenings Tn This Country and Abroad That Are of Legitimate Interest to Ail the People. Washington The resignation of William L. Day as l cited States judge for the northern district of Ohio was received by Attorney General Mcßeynolds at \\ ashington. lie is a son of Justice \\ illiam R. Day of the Supreme court and wag appointed in May, 1911. ** * ’ Whether or not eastern railroads shall make a general increase in freight rates nihy be decided by the inj terstate commerce commission at Washington within a month. ** * \ The Sims bill, repealing the toll exemption provision of the Panama canal act, was received by the senate at Washington and referred to the senate committee on interoeeanic canals, of which Senator O'Gorman of New York, who is leading,the fight the repeal, is chairman. « • • Senator La Follette introduced a bill in the senate at< Washington to make unlawful any attempt to influence a proceeding before the interstate commerce commission except in accordance with its regulations. * * * Brig. Gen. William W. Wotherspoon will becoine chief of staff of the army on April 22, when the term of Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, the present chief of staff, expires. Secretary of War Garrison made this announcement at Washington., * • • Pensions for widows and minor children of the officers. and men who served in the Spanish war, the Philippine insurrection and the boxer uprising in China would be authorized by a bill which passed the house at Washington by at vote of 276 to 54. • • * President Wilson has promised Mies Mattie Tyler, granddaughter of President Tyler; to investigate her case personally and to do what he can to con-

tinue her as postmistress at' Courtihhil, Va. Postmaster General Burleson recently appointed B. A. Williame, who has his commission, but has not taken charge of the office. I.* * # : Competitive examinations for fourthclass postmasters will be held in six states during May, it was announced by the civil service commission at I Washington. Beginning May 2 and : continuing to the 16th, examinations will be held in New York, lowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Utah and Montana. ' * * * -V That the discharge of 25,000 employes by the New York Central railroad and of 15,000 by the Pennsylvania lines may be part of a plan devised to arouse popular support for the five per cent increase in freight rates sought by the carriers was suggested by Clifford Thorne, lowa railroad commissioner,'who is in Washington. * • • . Domestic G. Edward (Rube) Waddell, in his time one of the greatest southpaws in | the history of baseball, died at San ; Antonio, Tex., of tuberculosis. His mother was at his bedside. x * * * The Western Federation of Miners, at a district meeting at Calumet, Mich., decided to continue the copper strike indefinitely and to supply tents to any families evicted. * • l : A movement to get a Carnegie hero medal for Mrs. Bertha Magill, who saved more than thirty lives in the recent Missouri Athletic club fire at St. Louis, was launched. She refused to let her husband, manager of the club, carry her out of the building until she had awakened many guests. * * * Seven hundred ti;ees will be planted along seven St. Louis streets as the result of a tree planting campaign conducted by the Civic leagne. „ ** * | Spring floods have set in through the i valleys of the state of New York and, j already much property damage is ported. Two persons have lost their lives. V * # Gen. Daniel E. Sickles is reported to be near death in his New York home. It became known that the veteran soldier and diplomat suffered a stroke pf paralysis three weeks ago, following the death of his housekeeper, Mrß. Wflmecding. • * • A lone robber -looted the express l safe of the Seaboard Air line train No. 2. Tampa to New York, at Columbia, S. C., taking one package said to be of small valne and jumping from the train as it slowed for a crossing.

Torreon has not yet fallen into the hands of the rebels, but it is doomed. Col. Victor Huerta, son of President Huerta, was among the federal dead. * * * Foreign Premier Asquith took over the duties of minister of war in his cabinet in addition to those of the head of the ministry and has resigned from the | British parliament to stand for reelection. This dramatic culmination of the army and navy crisis was announced by the premier in the house of commons. Generals Ewart and I French refused to reconsider their resignations. * * * The killing in Korea of Dr. Edgar de Mott Stryker, formerly of Raritan* N. J., is being investigated by United )■ States Vice-Consul Raymond S. Cur- | tice. Doctor Stryker was killed by a | Japanese ex-convict. * ■* * I Sir Edward Gray, British foreign secretary, in the house of commons at London, denied the published allegations that the action of President Wilson in regard to the question of Panama canal tolls was the result of an understanding between the governments of the United States and Great Britain. * * * /. Eleven workmen were drowned when a suspended cattle car fell into a lock of the Kiel canal at Brunsbuettel, Germany, while they were crossing from one side to the other. \ '• * . * Three uniformed Ulster volunteers were attacked near Garrick Hill, in Belfast, by nationalists. The police dispersed the attacking party and there were no further disorders. One of the volunteers was injured seriously. * * • The Grand National steeplechase, I held at Liverpool, worth $20,000 to the I winner, was won by Sunloch, with Frienton and LutteUr second and third in the order named. Twenty ran. ■. • * * * Personal The resignation of Douglas I. McKay as police commissioner of New York is, in Mayor Mitchel’s hands. There is a report that the mayor’s secretary, Arthur Woods, once deputy police commissioner, will be appoitned to the vacancy April 15. ** * / Randolph McCoy, nonagenarian and leiader in the famous McCoy-Hatfleld feud, fraed at the home of his grandson at Pikeville, Ky., of burns received last fall. An armload of old papers for a nickel at The Democrat office.